Shelly's Country Music Blog August 2006 Archive

Can you recognize songs by just viewing a few lines of the lyrics? Challenge yourself with these 30 different songs, and see how many you can recognize. Some of the ... Read More

There are several ways to view songs that have reached the Top 20 on Billboard's charts. You can view all the songs that have reached the Top 20 for 2006, ... Read More

Here are the polls running this week on the site: AboutCountry Top 10 Singles AboutCountry Top 10 Albums View the results of last week's AboutCountry Top 10 Singles and AboutCountry Top 10 Albums ... Read More

We have nine new reviews this week. Matt reviews the Soundtrack to Broken Bridges, the motion picture featuring Toby Keith. He also reviews Heaven and a Dixie Night from ... Read More

Find out what new country music singles you can be listening for on your favorite radio station for the week of August 28, 2006, along with Matt's thoughts on the ... Read More

This is week ten of our Country Poll Battle. Last week's winner was "I Loved Her First" from Heartland. This week, Alan Jackson Challenges them with "Like Red on a ... Read More

Matt's Songwriter's Spotlight feature this week is on Hugh Prestwood. Some of the songs Hugh has written are "Ghost in This House," and The Song Remembers When. If you have ... Read More

Kathy's topic for her "Call It Americana" column this week is on the "Music Row Democrats." Look for future columns on a bi-weekly basis. Also, if you have a suggestion ... Read More

There is a lot of great music due to be released this year. Find out what country music CDs are on the horizon from all your favorite stars.

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 28 - Shania Twain (1965) "Eileen Regina Edwards" August 28 - Sherrié Austin (1970) August 28 - LeAnn Rimes ... Read More

Kenny Chesney is releasing his first-ever live album, Live Those Songs Again, and is selling advance preorder copies of it right now at his website. All fans who buy a ... Read More

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's Soul 2 Soul II Tour made a stop in Sacramento, CA on August 12th. My friend Dianne and I were there to enjoy the ... Read More

You've heard their smash hit single, "I Loved Her First." Now learn about the band from Huntsville, Alabama that is taking country music by storm. View profiles of over 40 ... Read More

We have two new reviews for you to check out this week. The first is Trace Adkins' Dangerous Man, reviewed by Jennifer. Matt gives his thoughts on Pat Green's ... Read More

There are 40 questions in this quiz. You can choose the amount of questions you wish to answer. You don't have to do all 40 at once. The quiz randomly ... Read More

Here are the polls running this week on the site: AboutCountry Top 10 Singles AboutCountry Top 10 Albums View the results of last week's AboutCountry Top 10 Singles and AboutCountry Top 10 Albums ... Read More

There are several ways to view songs that have reached the Top 20 on Billboard's charts. You can view all the songs that have reached the Top 20 for 2006, ... Read More

Alan Jackson's latest single "Like Red on a Rose" is screaming up the charts. Listen to a streaming version of the song right here. Available in both RealPlayer and ... Read More

This is week nine of our Country Poll Battle. Last week's winner was "I Loved Her First" from Heartland. This week, Dierks Bentley Challenges them with "Every Mile a Memory." ... Read More

Listen to streaming audio of Billy Ray Cyrus' latest single, "Wanna Be Your Joe", from his album of the same title. Related Links: Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics Quiz Southern Rain CD Review Time ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 21 - Kenny Rogers (1938) "Kenneth Donald Rogers" August 21 - Harold Reid (Statler Brothers) (1939) August 21 - ... Read More

There are 40 questions in this quiz. You can choose the amount of questions you wish to answer. You don't have to do all 40 at once. The quiz randomly ... Read More

We have nine new reviews for you to read this week. The first is Steve Holy's Brand New Girlfriend, reviewed by Jolene, who also reviews the Fishing Compilation All ... Read More

The hit ABC Series "Dancing With The Stars" will have a country music connection this season as the reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, Sara Evans will be ... Read More

There are several ways to view songs that have reached the Top 20 on Billboard's charts. You can view all the songs that have reached the Top 20 for 2006, ... Read More

Matt's Songwriter's Spotlight feature this week is the songwriters that are nominated this year for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. If you have a Songwriter that you would ... Read More

This is week eight of our Country Poll Battle. Last week's winner was "Favorite State of Mind" from Josh Gracin. Even though the song has won four straight weeks, it ... Read More

Kathy's topic for her "Call It Americana" column this week is a recap of Dave Insley's recent CD Release Party for his Here With You Tonight album. Read about ... Read More

Find out what new country music singles you can be listening for on your favorite radio station next week, along with Matt's thoughts on the songs, and links to download ... Read More

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 14 - Connie Smith (1941) "Constance June Meador" August 16 - Emily Erwin (Dixie Chicks) (1972) August 16 - ... Read More

I have 93 different artists listed here. Look up your favorite artist, and find guitar tabs, chords & lyrics listed by album. Several pages have been updated, and I added ... Read More

For Josh Turner, 2006 is a year of career milestones. His album, Your Man debuted at No. 1, and had earned Josh a Gold album within four weeks time. ... Read More

Our first concert review is of Rockie Lynne & Josh Turner, reviewed by myself at Win-River Casino, on July 30, 2006. Read my review, and then head over to ... Read More

You've heard the song, now watch streaming video of Steve Holy's smash single, "Brand New Girlfriend." Pre-order Steve's Brand New Girlfriend CD, which is due in stores on August ... Read More

Did you ever wonder which country song really fits you? See which one of six country songs is most like your personality by answering the following 10 questions. At the ... Read More

Here are the polls running this week on the site: AboutCountry Top 10 Singles AboutCountry Top 10 Albums Top 10 for July 2006 View the results of last week's AboutCountry Top 10 Singles and ... Read More

There are several ways to view songs that have reached the Top 20 on Billboard's charts. You can view all the songs that have reached the Top 20 for 2006, ... Read More

Our one and only review this week is Dave Insley's Here With You Tonight, reviewed by Kathy.

This is week seven of our Country Poll Battle. Last week's winner was "Favorite State of Mind" from Josh Gracin. He moves on to face a new opponent this week ... Read More

I've designed calendar wallpaper featuring a different country music artist for each month of the year. For the month of August, we feature Broken Bow artist Jason Aldean. Download ... Read More

There have been a lot of great new Country Music released already this year. Find out what country music artists are planning on releasing new projects in the upcoming months.

This week's country music birthdays (even those no longer with us) include: August 7 - Rodney Crowell (1950) August 7 - Michael Peterson (1959) August 7 - Raul Malo (The ... Read More